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    Installing a Simrad EP 65R NMEA 2000 Fuel Level Sender/Converter -

    Some of you may be considering installing the EP 65R so that you can use your Lowrance HDS unit's Info screen Fuel Gauge. There's a lot more you can do with this if you also have the fuel flow meter but that's not the subject right now. If you are like me, you like to have a fall back but the...
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    Getting Ready for the Fall Fishing Season (9/22/12)

    In my neck of the woods, the fall is the coveted time of year for trout fishing. The fish are fattening up for the winter and the bite is on! Labor Day weekend is my signal that it's time to get ready for the fall season. This one was no exception. I completely re-wired my boat and finally got...
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    Setting up your drag

    I recently read an article about setting up your drag. The article simply stated that you should rig your pole using the line and knots that you're going to use for that type of fishing then put the hook into something, pay out about 20 fett of line, set your drag lite and then start putting...
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    Talk fishing to learn -

    Yesterday there was a combined birthday party at my house for the nieces and nephews. One of the attendees came out to visit while I was re-wiring my boat. He couldn't stop telling me about all the fishing he'd done and all the boats he'd owned. He looked at my rod rack and said humm I'd never...
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    Freshwater Fishing Report, California, North West, Lake Sonoma

    Lake Sonoma: Nestled in the beautiful coastal foothills of Sonoma County, California, Lake Sonoma is surrounded by world famous vineyards and land that is rich in history. Created by the construction of Warm Springs Dam in 1983, the lake provides for flood control, irrigation and recreation...
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    Anybody using TFO Rods?

    TFO (Temple Fork Outfitters) is Gary Loomis's new line of rods. I'm just wondering if anybody has had their hands on one. They're priced right there with the Shimano's. The 8'6 medium/moderate Steelhead rod is only 129.00. I'm really tempted to order one. Bass Pro Shop has them.
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    Anybody here have a California Guide License ?

    Just wondering.
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    Did you know this was illegal in California.

    2.45. Computer Assisted Remote Fishing. (a) It is unlawful to take or assist in the taking of any fish in or from this state, by computer-assisted remote fishing. (b) It is unlawful to establish or operate a computer-assisted remote fishing site for the purpose of taking any fish from or...
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    Plano 7771 Guide Tackle Box - Fresh Water Fishing Use

    Re: Plano 7771 Guide Tackle Box - Fresh Water Fishing Use Ahmen ! My WFO is a 4 drawer bag with great pockets and even a collapsable cup holder on top. I couldn't find one locally yesterday. There were a lot of Shimano Back pack styles and a few weak attempts to copy the style of my WFO but...
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    Shimano Calcutta CT400B - Bait Casting Reel

    I picked up the 400B yesterday at Outdoor Pro Shops in Cotati, Ca. Price was 239.00. I could have got it on line for 229.00 and probably a lot less but I couldn't take it back for a full refund in 30 minutes if I didn't like it and I would have still needed to pay shipping. Besides, there are a...
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    Plano 7771 Guide Tackle Box - Fresh Water Fishing Use

    I wanted to be out fishin yesterday but knew I had to do something about my tackle bag. I had a WFO bag that was litterally spilling over with tackle and all the essential stuff we never need until we need it. Bizzare way to phrase that but if you think about it, it's the only way to say it. I...
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    GoPro Hero 2 - Gotta rethink this

    After watching a number of the Underwater videos taken with the GoPro cameras I was all jacked up about getting one. I'm not sure what happened between yesterday and today but I woke up all set to go to Best Buy and get everything I wanted. And then I stopped.. Cold in my tracks. For the life...
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    Why this is the coolest forum on iBoats..

    90 pct of the time you can answer a post and nearly always you have a 50 pct chance of being correct. That's why we call it fishin and not catchin. Talking about fishing has always been that way and always will be. That's why we love it so a much. You can learn as much from a 6 year old as you...
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    Spare Tire

    Re: Spare Tire I carry a 4 way, an emergency took kit and wheel chocks in the truck box. The truck jack works fine on the trailer. Edit - I like the spare mounted this way because if for some reason you lose the trailer off the hitch you'll come down on the spare and the rig won't slide up...
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    Lake Sonoma, Ca 8-12-12 05:45-10:30

    This years planter steelhead moved further down and the adults are now at the no ski bouys on the main arm. It took less than a week for them to move out of the creeks and into the cooler waters. The warm weather we've been having is the most likely culprit. The adult fish are deep right now...
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